Supreme Court Denies Wife Maintenance as Couple Holds Equal Standing
NEW DELHI: Observing that a woman who is employed, holds the same position as her husband, and is capable of […]
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Wife Living Separately Without Valid Reason Not Entitled to Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC: Kerala High Court
The Court observed that a wife living apart from her husband without valid reasons such as cruelty or desertion cannot
Delhi High Court: Educated Wife with Job Experience Should Not Stay Idle Solely to Claim Maintenance from Husband
The Delhi High Court has stated that a well educated wife with relevant job experience should not remain unemployed merely
Bombay High Court jails man for failing to pay maintenance to wife and children
The Bench criticized the husband, a doctor, for disregarding his wife and children’s well-being and failing to comply with court
Orissa High Court Reduces Maintenance, Stating Law Doesn’t Favor Highly Qualified but Idle Wives
“The wife is a well-educated lady, but also she was previously working in some media houses, however, she has definite
Punjab & Haryana High Court on Man’s Plea Against ₹5K Maintenance for His 77-Year-Old Mother
The Court imposed costs of ₹50,000 on the man and ordered him to deposit the same in the name of
High Court Exposes Woman’s Attempt to Mislead for Maintenance
Kolkata: On Wednesday, the Calcutta High Court criticized an attempt by a chartered accountant, an estranged wife, to misrepresent her
Patna High Court: Father-in-Law’s Maintenance Obligation Under HAMA Tied to Co-Parcenary Property Income
It was argued that the father-in-law’s liability was dependent on his possession of coparcenary property. The Patna High Court held
Emotional affair without physical intimacy is not adultery, rules Madhya Pradesh High Court
The High Court also said that meager income of the husband cannot be a criteria to deny maintenance The Madhya
Spouse in a void marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act is eligible for permanent alimony/maintenance: Supreme Court
The Court held that whether such relief of permanent alimony can be granted depends on the facts of each case
Well-qualified, capable women shouldn’t seek high alimony, says Orissa High Court
In the above case, the wife had filed an application in the Family Court for grant of maintenance to her
Supreme Court: Right to Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC is a Legal and Moral Duty of the Husband, Not a Benefit for the Wife
The Supreme Court allowed a Criminal Appeal preferred by a wife against the Order of the Telangana High Court. The
Kerala High Court Ruling: Can a Wife with a Temporary Job Still Claim Maintenance?
The Kerala High Court recently delivered an important judgment regarding the entitlement of a wife with a temporary job to
Counter Cases Against Wife
In matrimonial litigation, filing counter cases from the boy’s side can be an essential strategy to protect his rights and
Ex-Husband Not Obligated to Maintain Ex-Wife at Current Lifestyle Indefinitely; Alimony Shouldn’t Equalize Wealth: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has clarified that a divorced wife cannot claim permanent alimony solely to achieve an equal wealth status
Decree for Restitution of Conjugal Rights Alone Doesn’t Bar Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has reaffirmed that a decree for restitution under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act,
Pune Family Court Denies Wife’s Request for Interim Alimony Based on Earnings
A Pune family court recently dismissed a 46-year-old woman’s request for interim alimony based on earnings, citing her stable income
Widow Can’t Claim Maintenance from Father-in-Law Under Muslim Law, DV Act
The Court noted that the father-in-law cannot be compelled to pay maintenance to his widowed daughter-in-law either under the Domestic
The Maintenance And Welfare Of Parents And Senior Citizens Act, 2007
The Senior Citizens Act, formally known as the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, is a
Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act (1956): A Comprehensive Guide
The Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act (HAMA) of 1956 is a landmark legislation governing adoption and maintenance rights within Hindu
Allahabad HC: Court Must Decide on Allegation of Adultery Against Wife Before Granting Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC
The Allahabad High Court ruled that if a clear allegation of adultery is made against the wife, the court must